music FOR FUNERAL AND MEMORIAL LITURGIES:

"Music is integral to the Funeral rites. It allows the community to express convictions and feelings that word alone may fail to convey. It has the power to console and uplift the mourners and to strengthen the unity of the assembly in faith and love. The texts of the songs chosen for a particular celebration should express the paschal mystery of the Lord's suffering, death, and triumph over death and should be related to the readings from Scripture." (Introduction to the Order of Christian Funerals, #30)

To assist individuals and families with either advance planning of one's Celebration of Life, or in the days immediately following the time of a loved one's passing on to eternal life, we have compiled a list of songs and psalms that are appropriate to use at either a funeral or memorial liturgy. Click on the Button below to view the list, along with sound file links. Print the Summary Form to indicate your details and return to the office.

Almost all of the music corresponds with our current hymnal - Gather, 3rd edition (GIA). For a recording link, click on any of the song/psalm titles to hear the piece on YouTube.

For a link to the official scripture selections that are available for use within a funeral or memorial liturgy,
click here for Sacred Scripture Readings for adults
click here for Sacred Scripture Readings for children